Hi everyone! I'm so sorry for the late reply, because I've been having a writer's block...so I sorta forgot what to write ^^;; but I finally found what I should write....btw, if you're free, go to , I'm rather proud of what I've done ^_^ so, yeah. Back to the story.(Italics are thoughts.)

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Tezuka stared in surprise. Many thoughts ran across his mind.

Isn't that girl...dead? Or something like that...but... Tezuka thought, his mind being more jumbled and confused.

Many of her spectators clapped enthusiastically, calling for encores. She sang a few more songs, her famous ones. Finally, it was the end. The strange thing was that, she hadn't left the stage yet. Her eyes were watery, with all the tears accumulated at her eyes. She flashed out her all-time smile, and curtseyed to the crowd. Before the crowd could cheer again, the frail body lunged forward, falling off the 5-foot stage.

Soon, the crowd became rowdy.

"Please, let me see Yuko!"Miyuki exclaimed in horror, trying to fight her way to the stage. The ushers were asking them to leave, since it was very important. Tezuka showed his VIP card, and soon he was able to walk calmly to Yuko.

Even though he looked cool and emotionless, his heart was pounding. Was this the disease that Yuko had when she was young? No, she can't die just like that. His mind started racing back to the day when he met the lonely child, now focusing on the unconcious figure.

"Yuko! YUKO!"Miyuki yelled as she stretched out to the girl on the floor. She looked peaceful, but Tezuka never felt calm. At this moment, he could not be calm. He knelt down closely to her, and kissed her on her forehead.

So, is this what it's all about? What your disease actually is about.. Tezuka said to himself. Most of the Seigaku regulars finally arrived by the stage. Ryoma yawned again.

"Uninteresting. I'm going back...."Ryoma said, heading towards the jammed exits.

"BAKA! YOU STAY PUT HERE!"Yuki and Miyuki said at the same time, pulling the collar of his shirt.

"Or else you want to try the Haragiri special..."Yuki declared, taking out a bottle of pink bottle of liquid from her sling bag.

"And I thought it was lime green....[1]"Miyuki said, sweatdropping. Her best friend must have been too exposed to Inui.

"Ah, with extra essence of rose.....and some leftovers of lunch...."Yuki said, grinning. Ryoma's face turned blue.

"Tch, fine, I'll stay....but I don't get the point of worrying over someone I don't know," Ryoma said, his cap covering his eyes.

"Quick! Get a car and send her to the hospital!"Tezuka exclaimed suddenly, giving everyone a worried look once again.

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Everyone was seated outside the emergency ward of the hospital.

"I'll go for a walk," Tezuka said, getting up from his seat. Everyone looked at him, tensed, especially after finding out that Yuko was probably the girl that Tezuka had probably liked in his heart.

Walking around the hospital brought back memories. Sad memories. The smiling girl, who always felt so lonely. He always wanted to know her more, but sadly, his existence had become a threat to her.

"Just, get away from Yuko!"screamed Mika. She looked at him with pain and anger, her blood boiling.

"If you never existed, Yuko would LIVE! Now she's about to die! What am I going to do if she dies? TELL ME!"Mika continued, tears gliding down her cheeks.

Tezuka frowned at the thought of Mika. He looked out to the park at the hospital, the one where the lake was. The sunlight was bouncing off the water's surface. The tulips, daffodils, and carnations began to bloom.

Actually, where on earth is this Mika girl now? Tezuka thought. Yuko never mentioned about Mika ever since she stepped into their household. Well, at least she could address Mika as her 'best friend'...

Tezuka decided to go back to the emergency room. Looking back at all those days made him feel uneasy over his mistakes.

"Nii-chan..."Miyuki said to her brother, walking over to him.

"How's Yuko? Any news on her now?"

"Ah, the doctor's still in the operation room, don't worry, ok? I'll get you a cup of coffee...."

"Thanks."

Miyuki came back with two paper cups filled with coffee after five minutes. Tezuka accepted it gratefully, taking it slowly.

"Whoops. Clumsy me....,"Tezuka said, taking out a piece of tissue and wiping his pants. It was extremely unusual for Tezuka to be so clumsy. He hardly, or never ever spills anything. His shaky hand reached out for the cup, hoping to throw it away. Before he could touch the cup, Miyuki picked it up.

"Nii-chan, you seem unstable. Why don't you go home and then take a rest? You can come back tomorrow, while I stay here with Yuki. or maybe I'll get Syusuke and Eiji to stay here with us, if they want to..."

"I'm fine...."Tezuka retorted. He sat quietly, waiting for the doctor to report on Yuko's health. He wanted to know everything about it, including her supposedly disease.

"No, nii-chan, go home...mom and dad will be worried like this, and you're going to Germany someday, right? So I think you need to be in good health, not like this. I'm beginning to get worried, not only about Yuko, but also about you.."

"Don't have to worry about me..."

"NO! You go home, right now! I'm getting Syuichirou to take you home,"Miyuki ordered sternly.

So, Tezuka had no choice but to listen to sister. Yes, it's true, even though he's older, Miyuki seemed to be the ordering one.

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"You sure you're ok at home, Tezuka?"queried Oishi. Tezuka just nodded his head.

"Oyasuminasai."

Tezuka closed the door and took off his shoes, placing them on the shoe rack. He walked up towards his room, and sat down on his bed. He remembered the time when he was sharing a room with his fiancee.

*flashback*

It was finally time to sleep. Yuko brushed her hair flat, and quickly ran to the bed, lying on it.

"Yuko, get off the bed."

"Yada."(Ryoma style)

"Get off the bed. I need to sleep."

"Yada means yada."

Tezuka merely sweatdropped. He grabbed the girl's body, and placed her on the floor.

"WAAAAAAA~ HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME...YOU~!"Yuko yelled at the top of her lungs. This caught the attention of Miyuki who was cramming for her History exam the next day.

"Yuko! What did nii-chan do to....oh. My..."Miyuki said, gaping at the sight of her brother clutching onto Yuko's waist tightly. It was only the first night together, and they have advanced so far. Tezuka sweatdropped, and quickly let  go of Yuko's waist. Yuko landed on the matress by the bed on her butt. Tezuka looks expressionlessly at his sister, his eyes rolling around.

"Wow, nii-chan, you've gone soooooo far! Well, I'm not gonna disturb the both of you, so ja~!"Miyuki said, smirking evilly.

"Chigau[1]! It's not like that!"Tezuka shouted.

"Hey, you could consider keeping your voice down, I need some sleep here..."Yuko complained, lying down on her matress.

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Waaaaaaaaaah....done!! Phew, sorry for the late posting of chapter! Laterz~! ^_^ -Kaye-chan (BTW, i changed the layout for my apple eyes site, .....)